We just received notification today, October 3, 2018, 2:30 pm, that there is a back up on Rt 17 (Savannah Highway) near I-526. Traffic is backed up for at least 2 miles in both directions and moving very slowly.

If you are heading to the airport, you may want to go up River Road to James Island or up Main Road to Bees Ferry Road, then to Glenn McConnel Parkway. If you are heading toward the island, you may want to exit I-526 at Glenn McConnell Parkway.

In addition, traffic is backed up coming out of Costco on Rt 17.

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